NOVENA


Meaning of NOVENA in English

[ nə(ʊ)'vi:nə ]

■ noun (in the Roman Catholic Church) a form of worship consisting of special prayers or services on nine successive days.

Origin

C19: from med. L., from L. novem 'nine'.

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